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Re: Torpedo technical terminology
Posted by: Natter ()
Date: August 28, 2011 11:10PM

GSU Grad Student Wrote:
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> > “Scharfschüsse” and "Nachschuss".
> The literal translation of "sharp shot" or "near
> shot" dosnt tell me very much, but Konteradmiral

"Nahshuss" (NS) = 40kn. I'm not sure about the "scharfschuss", but my best guess would be the direct translation: A sharp (ie warhead) shot - presumably used in connection with testing?


> appreciated. Also, anyone know what the unit of
> measurement Sm/h is for - as in "bei einer
> strömung von 30 Sm/h?" Thanks.

I might be wrong, but I've always considered it to be "seemile/hour", ie = knot?

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Torpedo technical terminology GSU Grad Student 01/27/2009 09:59PM
Re: Torpedo technical terminology ThomasHorton 01/29/2009 07:21PM
Re: Torpedo technical terminology Natter 08/28/2011 11:10PM


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